MEREWETHER STILL ON TOP IN LOCAL CRICKET

Merewether remains on top of local cricket thanks to centuries for Simon Moore and Ben Egan, in their 220 run stand.

Wests won big, Belmont got up.

Sam Webber did the damage for Hamwicks, taking 5 for 37.

Wallsend claimed the result, and Newcastle City remains the only unbeaten side.

Chasing a small total, City’s batsmen looked untouchable early, Jack Downing and Kai Appleby at the crease – although luck was on their side.

Another boundary went over the same fieldsman not long after, before Appleby was gone for 26.

Jonty Major found it tough going, before eventually being sent packing for a duck.

A further blow when Downing was skittled for 76, but not enough to turn the tide of the match.